Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, preserving a riverside forest (a bosque) along the Rio Grande. The park is located near Las Cruces and just west of Mesilla.[1] The park itself encompasses approximately 305 acres (1.23 km2), at an elevation of 3,900 feet (1,200 m).
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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | |
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Location | Doña Ana, New Mexico, United States |
Coordinates | 32°19′0″N 106°45′0″W |
Area | 305 acres (123 ha) |
Elevation | 3,900 ft (1,200 m) |
Established | 2003 |
Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
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The park consists of river woodlands and restored wetlands. It is used by migratory birds, and is popular for birdwatching, walking, and bicycling. It is a day-use only park, and camping is not allowed.
An active Friends of Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park group exists to contribute to the park's restoration, recreation, and education missions.